Saga Smartphone Named “Bust of the Year”
A branch of Solana Labs, Solana Mobile, developed the Saga smartphone for the crypto community. The phone was initially priced at $1,000 and later reduced in price.
Saga’s Features and MKBHD Review
The Saga is equipped with a 6.67-inch OLED screen, 12 GB RAM, and 512 GB storage, powered by the Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform. Its standout feature is the Solana Mobile Stack (SMS) which integrates crypto functionalities into the phone’s hardware and software. MKBHD’s review highlighted its crypto-centric features but also critiqued some aspects of the phone.
Saga’s Sales and Challenges
The Saga experienced a sales surge driven by the crypto community and was quickly sold out. However, Solana Mobile faced challenges with inventory management resulting in unfulfillable orders and cancellations for suspicious activities.
MKBHD Smartphone Awards 2023
MKBHD coined the Saga as the “Bust of the Year,” criticizing its underwhelming camera, display, and battery. Other smartphones received more favorable recognition in different categories.
Hot Take
The Saga smartphone has seen a mix of success and challenges, showing promise to revolutionize Web3 interactions. The phone’s innovative features attracted the crypto community’s attention, but it faced criticism from renowned tech reviewer MKBHD. Looking ahead, the Saga might need to make significant improvements to secure a stronger position in the market among its competitors based on MKBHD’s recent review.
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